Band Company METL Assessment May 5,

Overall Assessment Last YearThis Year AcademicRunning WellLess Success MilitaryRunning WellImproved Moral-EthicalMinimal IssuesSimilar Physical FitnessRunning WellImproved 2

Academic Pillar Strategy Academic Resources Information 4C + <2.0 UC Study Hall in Jenkins Hall – 4C w/ Dean’s List – Excused Spring Semester Strict ESP Environment Mid-Semester Counselling Forms (4C) to monitor their personal goals Emphasis on academic priority with knobs. 3

Academic Assessment Trained on Available Resources Strengths – 39 Dean’s List and 14 Gold Stars – Traditionally strict ESP environment – Seniors (3.118) and Sophomores (3.016) have good track record Weaknesses – End of Last semester: Semester GPA Class of 2017: Cumulative GPA (typical) Class of 2019: Semester GPA (several switch out of STEM) 4

Academic Assessment Cum GPA last year Cum GPA this year Class Absences last year Class Absences this year Number Academically Deficient last year Number Academically Deficient this year Class of ?21 Class of ?52 Class of ?41 Class of ?-6 Total 5

Military Pillar Strategy Strict formations (accountability, push-ups) Daily cadet-run MRI’s (Command Team, Platoon Leadership) Keeping reputation of best at parade 1SG and Cadre spread throughout 4C area 6

Military Assessment Trained Strengths – Ranked #1 in Parade – Strong Cadre – Managed training merge. – Maintained standards throughout year evenly Weaknesses – Class of 2019: Lost 12/46 (4 NS, 2 left after return from Scotland) 7

Military Assessment (Band Related) Pipe Band – Increased structure and discipline – Improved accountability at rehearsals – Fostered positive and intensive training environment Overall incredible success in mission of REMT planning, training, and execution. “Music is the mission.” 8

Military Assessment Avg parade results last year Avg parade results this year Class I Offenses last year Class I Offenses this year Suitability Boards last year Suitability Boards this year Class of Class of Class of Class of Total2 nd 1 st

Platoon Level Leadership Pushing more responsibility on Platoon Leaders. Goals: – Increased communication ✔ – More autonomy for platoons ✔ – More diverse training environment ✔ – Increased participation ✔ 10

Moral-Ethical Pillar Strategy Proactive Honor Representatives Kept up with all training despite rehearsals at same time period Strong mentorship atmosphere Decentralized leadership/accountability: – Section leaders – Squad Leaders – Platoon Leaders 11

Moral-Ethical Assessment Trained Strengths – Definite positive class relationships – Unity through common mission and goal (Scotland) that continued through the year Weaknesses – Class of 2017 had one honor violation – Isolated cases in Scotland (disciple/conduct) 12

Physical Effectiveness Pillar Strategy Encouraged positive view of morning PT Used platoons to cater training to individuals – Use of music at PT to motivate (foster positive environment and comradery) – Squad level communication and PT – Example: STAFF workout 75 burpees, Ab Ripper X – Requested feedback (anonymously and at formation) Senior mentors working with mentees PT Mentorship (some) 13

Physical Effectiveness Assessment Major Improvements Strengths – Proactive PRO and Platoon Leaders – Focused and positive Regimental PT atmosphere with Platoon Level Leadership increasing participation, communication, and feedback. Weaknesses – Normal diet/sleep issues – Typical neglect of intramurals – Lack of incentives for CPFT 14

Physical Effectiveness Assessment CPFT avg last year CPFT avg this year Number of CPFT failures Beginning Last Semester Number of CPFT failures Presently Number of H & W failures last year Number of H & W failures this year 250?2471Pending… 15

Company Commander Comments Mission was to foster a positive environment of individual responsibility and prepare militarily and physically for the 2015 Edinburgh Tattoo, including the transition afterwards. 16